Overview
Summary Court Law Clerk Part Time Jobs in United States at Richland County Government
Salary
$22.29 – $31.98 Hourly
Location
Towson, MD
Job Type
NON-MERIT
Job Number
NM.103 2-2025 LAW
Department
LAW
Opening Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
General Overview
Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Chief, Office Manager or designee(s), performs responsible and complex paralegal tasks.
Essential Job Functions
Researches and analyzes law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and County Code, and prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, deeds and other agreements, and legislation for review, approval, and use by an attorney.
Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly. Files pleadings with court clerk.
Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document file. Prepares correspondence and answers telephone inquiries. Prepares and monitors dockets. Ensures service of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
Assists with administration of compliance with settlements and court decisions, such as setting up payment schedules for delinquent taxpayers.
Reviews title documents, procurement affidavits, good standing certificates, and other documents pertaining to real estate acquisitions and dispositions, procurements and County loans and grants.
Examples of Other Duties
May serve as administrative aide to an attorney by maintaining schedules, answering telephones, and preparing documents from draft or dictation. May direct and coordinate activities of clerical employees. May prepare and monitor office accounts and prepare financial documents. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in paralegal, legal assistant, or closely related field
plus
one year’s experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, forms, methods, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the structure and function of U.S. judicial and legislative systems. Thorough knowledge of modern legal office practices. Knowledge of legal principles of litigation, real estate, finance, taxation, and/or state and local government administration.
Skill in reading and interpreting laws, ordinances, and regulations. Skill in drafting a variety of legal documents. Organizational skills. Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to perform legal research and review, citing appropriate legal references and precedents. Ability to learn the organization, functions, and operations of pertinent Federal, State, and County agencies. Ability to use modern office equipment. Ability to obtain legal information by means of interviews and/or field investigations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts. Supervisory or administrative ability.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations. Knowledge of the organization, functions, and operations of pertinent Federal, State, and County agencies.
Skill in performing legal review and research, citing appropriate legal references and precedents. Skill in drafting and preparing a variety of legal documents according to applicable laws and legal procedures. Skill in obtaining legal information by means of interviews and/or field investigations. Skill in using applicable office equipment necessary to perform duties.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Legal Assistant- Office of Law
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employer
Baltimore County
Address
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Phone
410-887-3135
Website
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
General Overview
Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Chief, Office Manager or designee(s), performs responsible and complex paralegal tasks.
Essential Job Functions
Researches and analyzes law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and County Code, and prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, deeds and other agreements, and legislation for review, approval, and use by an attorney.
Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly. Files pleadings with court clerk.
Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document file. Prepares correspondence and answers telephone inquiries. Prepares and monitors dockets. Ensures service of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
Assists with administration of compliance with settlements and court decisions, such as setting up payment schedules for delinquent taxpayers.
Reviews title documents, procurement affidavits, good standing certificates, and other documents pertaining to real estate acquisitions and dispositions, procurements and County loans and grants.
Examples of Other Duties
May serve as administrative aide to an attorney by maintaining schedules, answering telephones, and preparing documents from draft or dictation. May direct and coordinate activities of clerical employees. May prepare and monitor office accounts and prepare financial documents. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in paralegal, legal assistant, or closely related field
plus
one year’s experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, forms, methods, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the structure and function of U.S. judicial and legislative systems. Thorough knowledge of modern legal office practices. Knowledge of legal principles of litigation, real estate, finance, taxation, and/or state and local government administration.
Skill in reading and interpreting laws, ordinances, and regulations. Skill in drafting a variety of legal documents. Organizational skills. Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to perform legal research and review, citing appropriate legal references and precedents. Ability to learn the organization, functions, and operations of pertinent Federal, State, and County agencies. Ability to use modern office equipment. Ability to obtain legal information by means of interviews and/or field investigations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts. Supervisory or administrative ability.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations. Knowledge of the organization, functions, and operations of pertinent Federal, State, and County agencies.
Skill in performing legal review and research, citing appropriate legal references and precedents. Skill in drafting and preparing a variety of legal documents according to applicable laws and legal procedures. Skill in obtaining legal information by means of interviews and/or field investigations. Skill in using applicable office equipment necessary to perform duties.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Legal Assistant- Office of Law
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave – Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave – Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays – Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Title: Summary Court Law Clerk Part Time
Company: Richland County Government
Location: United States
